The School of Life: Curious Minds

The School of Life: Curious Minds is a 2-book series for ages 9–14 by The School of Life. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

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Big Ideas for Curious Minds2018

Philosophical Questions for Curious Minds2022

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My Invisible Boyfriend

Susanna Mary Day

Heidi, a unique fifteen-year-old at a British alternative high school, creates an online boyfriend to fit in. When her f

Ages 12–15

Blind

Rachel DeWoskin

Fifteen-year-old Emma loses her sight in a horrific accident, then bravely starts high school as a sophomore. She discov

Ages 12–18

Freckle Juice

Jennifer Litzel

Andrew Marcus envies his classmate's freckles and buys a secret "freckle juice" recipe from Sharon. His hilarious attemp

Ages 4–11

Smekday #1

The True Meaning of Smekday

Adam Rex

When aliens called Boov invade Earth and abduct her mom, 11-year-old Tip Tucci embarks on a cross-country quest. She rel

Ages 7–12

Leveled Reader Set 12

The Mysterious Miss Tula

Unknown

For young readers who delight in uncovering secrets, this chapter book introduces a puzzling character that sparks curio

Ages 8–12

Faceless

Alyssa Sheinmel

Maisie's life changes in an instant when a fire leaves her faceless. As she navigates a pioneering facial transplant and

Ages 12–18